"Hey, isn't this a young man who achieved a calendar grand slam? I'll finally see you. Nice to meet you.
A young man with a sports head approached Yeong-suk, who was sitting in a wheelchair, smiled brightly, lowered his body and asked for a handshake. Although the age gap with Young Suk was nearly 10 years old, he never murmured, but rather expressed respect.
"Please note that you will sit and shake hands."
Yeong-seok, Lee Min-taek's hand, firmly facing each other laughed.
Both were indeed the hope and giant of Korean tennis. I met for the first time, but I knew the story well.
"You're retiring this time."
At the end of Yeong-seok, Lee Hyung-taek replied, scratching his head.
"That's what it's been like these days. I'm old.
Since then, Yeong-seok and Lee Hyung-taek talked quite a bit while having a cup of tea.
"Oh, you make an academy?"
When Yeong-seok asked, Lee Hyung-taek responded with a simple smile.
"Ye Young Suk knows, our tennis world is a bit backwards. As I traveled around the world, I naturally learned their system. I hope future juniors will not go through trial and error like me. "
"Good idea. After all the best player is wonderful. "
Yeong-seok sympathizes loudly and nods and Lee Hyung-taek hit his hand.
"Hey, great. I hope you can help me a lot. "
Yeong-seok, who drunk the tea while drinking Hyung-taek Lee's humility, said, letting go of the cup lightly.
"What can I do for you?"
In a light chat, the self helped to make the atmosphere loose like a sharp knife at once.
bang!
Lee Hyung-taek hit the table and colored it.
The appearance of the mug falling suddenly changed the attention of the two players because of the sudden change.
"What do you mean? Aren't you the best player in the world? "
Astonished, Young-seok murmured.
"Oh no ... I'm a wheelchair man."
Lee Hyung-taek firmly cut Yeong-seok's words.
"No, Lee Young-suk, where are the players in the world who have achieved as much achievement as you do? I think you are the greatest player in sports history. "
"······."
"I'm a respected player, not a road raver, not Pete Sampras. Please don't say that in the future. "
At the end, Lee Hyung-taek, who had a little voice, grabbed Young-seok's hand tightly.
In his burning eyes, Young-seok could not speak.
***
"··· Lee Young-suk?"
Park Jung Hoon called again for a while recalling the past life.
"···Yeah?"
When Lee Chae returned to Yeong-seok's eyes, Park Chung-hoon sighed slightly.
Jin-hee's interview was already over, everyone was bored.
"I'll ask you again. Congratulations on winning. Would you say something to the fans who would like to hear your testimony? "
Young-suk, who shook his head slightly, quickly cleared his head and answered.
"First of all, I'm very happy to win. I feel so good to my parents who have been sick. First of all, I would like to thank the Korean people for their support. Thanks to them, we went up to the finals. "
"What is your plan for the future?"
"I will complete my contract and return to the tour once I return home. I would like to win the first ATP tour as a Korean. "
'I'm sorry, Lee Hyung-taek. I will take a lot of glory. '
Lee Hyung-taek was the first Korean to win the ATP Tour.
The men's professional tennis (ATP) tour announced the start of Korean tennis by winning the Adidas International singles.
As a young man who knows the future, he planned a tour schedule that does not overlap with Lee Hyung-taek as much as possible.
"Aspirations are big. Oh, do you know that the Asian Games will be held in Busan in 2002? "
Reporter Park Jung-hoon whispered to the set as if it were a secret.
In fact, because there is no secret, the three were only staring at Park Jung-hoon.
Park Jung-hoon, who became dull, looked again at the paper and asked.
"Especially, Yeong-seok and Adventists are very interested in military service."
"Sure. If you call me, I will do my best to make good results. "
When Yeong-suk gave a somewhat typical answer, Park Jung-hoon looked at Lee.
"I have a lot of seniors ... Do you have to call me? If you call me, I will do my best."
After the interview, the three gathered together and took pictures again, Park said.
"Thank you. You may be tired. I'll be upset if I take the time anymore, haha. "
Park Jung-hoon stared at the door of a slightly open room.
Yeong-seok's mother, Han Min-ji was giving an unprecedented look as if to finish quickly.
***
"Cheers!"
The glass of each other collided lightly with a click and a brilliant sound.
A party was held to rent a restaurant a day to celebrate the statues of Youngsuk, Jinhee and Lee Jae-rim. It was a sumptuous party that included not only Yeong-seok, Jin-hee and Lee Jae-rim's family, but also dozens of Yeong-ae and the Academy's staff.
"Hurray!! It's a cake! "
As soon as he made a toast, he picked up a plate and often walked on a walk. I saw Jinhee with a warm look.
"Why did I invite you?"
Lee Jae-rim next to me asked. Young Suk turned to see Lee. At the same age as Young-seok, he was like a cute younger brother who was uncomfortable and listens well.
"I'll see you often, but I want to be friendly. Don't be afraid to say that you have a lot of delicious food. "
"······."
At the end of a straight line, Lee Jae-lim blushed slightly.
Young-seok's favor is unfamiliar.
"Now this year's major is over. Will you go out next year? "
Lee asked, turning the fire.
The eyes of all the adults were answered by the question.
"···Well. I don't know Jinhee, but I want to go pro and go on a tour. "
"No more? Oh, and why aren't you in the national game? "
Lee asked this question as if he wanted to answer all questions.
"I'm a college student."
"What?!"
Young-seok's answer was that both Lee and Lim's parents were surprised.
"I'm Department of Physical Education, 99th Student at Korea University."
"I'm the same age as me?"
Lee Jae-rim incredibly asked with his fingers, pointing to Yeong-seok.
"Well, some people live like this."
Yeong-seok said insignificantly.
The late speech was silent for a while. Then Youngsuk asked to continue the conversation.
"You? What are you going to do? Where is your school? "
"I have to go to high school now ... if I win the high school tournament right away, I can get a chance and come overseas."
"okay? Then I won't be able to play for the time being.
"······."
"I may be close when I say this, but you have talent. Please enjoy your most important time in your life and see you abroad often. "
"I have a talent?"
Lee Jae-lim spoke defiantly to Yeong-seok.
Of course, I know that Lee is talented. I'm listening to it 10 times a day. However, after being defeated by shame, Lee Young-suk, his confidence dropped sharply. Now I am not sure where I can go to high school.
"First of all, you are strong. Probably the best of all ages? I know it's a ball. But you are not using that power properly. Stable over the ball and relaxed. Maintain strength but increase sophistication. "
"······."
"Your tennis has worked so far because you haven't been able to handle the power you've reduced. Definitely the best at the junior level. But if your opponents grow a little bit too strong ... your tennis doesn't work. look at me. You're 20 centimeters taller than you are, and you're as strong as you are. Then you can easily pick it up. No, it's easier to attack. "
"······ !!"
"You first need to know where your strength is. And if you can control that power with your will ... you'll be a pretty tricky opponent. And······."
"What."
Lee said bluntly.
"I swim and eat well. The specification of the body is definitely the ability of the player. It's still growing, so won't you hurry? I don't know human work though. Try to be as tall as you can. "
"Then can you beat you?"
Lee asked provocatively.
Young-seok laughed.
"Would I not have developed further by then? Try to die. To live as a player, give up your life. "
Young-seok, who finished talking, got up from his seat and approached Jin-hee who is still building a castle on a plate with a cake.
"······."
Lee looked at the back of Yeong-seok.
***
"Let's do it once."
Sam smiled and crossed his hands.
Yeong-seok and Jin-hee stood side by side, and carriers lined up behind them. Both the parents and Lee Jae-rim returned home first, and Yeong-seok and Jin-hee rested for a few days in the academy to recover their condition and went home separately.
On the way back to Yeong-seok and Jin-hee, the roommates and Sam of the academy came out.
"I'll come to play often."
Youngseok smiled and grasped Sam's hand.
"Yes, do you know how many tournaments there are in America?"
As Sam asked, Yeong-seok responded with a small smile as if he understood the significance.
"Wonderful."
"Yes, you are from the TAOF (Tennis Academy of Florida). If you want, we're ready to support you anytime, so feel free to ask. All the help you need will always be waiting for you. "
Young-seok, who had a sore nose, hugged a spring.
"Thanks. Our friendship will last forever. I will never forget my affiliation. "
Sam patted Yeong-seok's back.
"haha! I am worried about the need to expand because of the rumors that Roddick, Yeong-seok you and Jinhee have raised talented people. The next time you meet, you will see a more advanced academy. "
Jinhee was having a goodbye to her roommates.
"Black ...."
"Don't cry, Remy. I'll give you my contact information here, so stay in touch. I'll see you again soon. Why are you crying? "
Jin-hee tried to squeeze her tears and read her roommates. Yeongseok liked that very much.
'I don't know who my roommate is, though.'
I watched every day and was not interested. As a result of the academy, Young-suk realized that if people don't keep paying attention, it disappears from memory.
'Hugh' ·····
I've been running too quickly.
Yeong-seok could not deny that he lived a machine-like life where humanity was wiped out.
Yeong-seok was allowed only family and Jin-hee.
'Now I have to live a little bit open.'
Lee's mind came to mind in Yeong-seok. And remembered his former life.
The coaches, coaches, fellow players and juniors all laughed and enjoyed a lot. I lived as a national representative and became a coach.
'Human can't be alone.'
Jin-hee's appearance and Yeong-seok who reminded herself of the past made a small commitment.
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